Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT1 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT1 1BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

249

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT1 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DT1 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT1 1BN is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Dorchester in Dorchester (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Dorchester West ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DT1 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00104070 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT1 1BN. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DT1 1BN is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour104
Shoplifting67
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Good186 pupils0.8 km
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St Osmund's Church of England Middle School

Good715 pupils1.0 km
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Dorchester Middle School

Requires Improvement582 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Park Church of England First School

Inadequate1.2 km
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The Thomas Hardye School

Outstanding2103 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • The Dorchester Bowls Club1.0 km
  • CORNFLOWERS0.1 km
  • Al Molo Dorchester0.1 km
  • Ambience Dorset0.1 km
  • Basili.Co0.1 km
  • + 62 more
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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • HOLLAND & BARRETT0.1 km
  • BLACKS OUTDOOR RETAIL LIMITED0.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • CARD FACTORY0.1 km
  • COOK0.0 km
  • + 48 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • LANTERN HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST0.5 km
  • The Kings Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Westwood House0.3 km
  • CASTERBRIDGE HOTEL0.2 km
  • PREMIER INN0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • BAKERS ARMS0.7 km
  • BREWHOUSE AND KITCHEN - DORCHESTER0.6 km
  • CELESTIAL0.3 km
  • COLLITON CLUB0.3 km
  • Convivial Rabbit0.1 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • ICELAND FROZEN FOODS0.2 km
  • WAITROSE LTD0.0 km
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.1 km
  • Metro Supermarket0.2 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Direct Pizza & Kebab0.2 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.6 km
  • Empire Kebabs & Pizza Time0.2 km
  • Food To Go0.2 km
  • Hamza's0.2 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorchester0.1 km
  • Dorchester South0.6 km
  • Dorchester West0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Acland Road0.1 km
  • The Museum0.1 km
  • Trinity Street0.2 km
  • Trinity Street0.2 km
  • County Hall0.3 km